Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) - Professional Ethics

The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation provides students with an advanced understanding of key concepts and issues in professional ethics. The course will appeal to professional people who want to understand both the roots of the ethic appropriate to their own profession and the wider social and ethical context in which it is located. The certificate may lead to higher degree study in professional ethics or related areas of study.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) in this area of specialisation should be able to:

• develop a sensitivity to ethical dimensions of practice in their own, and related professions;
• demonstrate a substantial knowledge of one or more areas in the study of professional ethics;
• understand the theoretical sources of the key concepts in these areas of study;
• develop a sophisticated understanding of the application of these concepts in their rofessional field or study area; and
• develop research and analytical skills enabling further study at higher degree levels.

Please note: Midyear intake commencing students can only take this program on a part time basis and will not be available for international students.

Duration: 6 months full-time / 1 year part-time

Program Requirements -

• one compulsory subject(12.5 points)
• elective subjects (37.5 points)

Total 50 points

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

The elective subjects listed are recommended however the program coordinator may give permission for level four or graduate subjects at the University of Melbourne other than those listed to be taken as electives, provided that:

• they are at an appropriate level
• are relevant to the program
• permission to enrol has been granted by the subject coordinator